Rudolfs Red Nose Pretzel Bites

Fun festive pretzel bites filled with creamy cheese and topped with a bright cherry red nose—the perfect savory snack for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

• Pretzel Bites: 1 can (340 g / 12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
• Pretzel Bites: 24 small cubes (about 1 cm each) cream cheese (or cheddar cheese optional)
• Pretzel Bites: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
• Pretzel Bites: 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• Decoration: 24 small round red candies (eg mini cherry tomatoes red M&Ms or pomegranate seeds for a healthier option)
• Decoration: 48 mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
• Decoration: 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes

Instructions

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Step 1:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces Flatten each piece into a small disc.

Step 3:

Place a cheese cube in the center of each disc pinch the dough around the cheese to seal and roll into a ball.

Step 4:

Place the dough balls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5:

Brush each ball with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 6:

Bake for 10 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 7:

Allow to cool slightly.

Step 8:

Press two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite for antlers.

Step 9:

Attach a red candy to the front for the red nose (use a dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate as glue if needed).

Step 10:

Add two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose.

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Required Tools

Baking sheet Parchment paper Pastry brush Small bowl (for melted butter) Oven

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten) milk (cheese butter) soy (if using chocolate candies) May contain Nuts (in candies) eggs (in some doughs) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 85 Total Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 10 g Protein: 2 g

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These festive bites are a surefire way to delight guests and bring holiday cheer.

Recipe FAQs

→ What kind of dough is best for these pretzel bites?

Refrigerated biscuit or pizza dough works well, providing a soft yet sturdy base that encloses the cheese tightly while baking.

→ Can I use different cheeses for the filling?

Yes, cream cheese is common, but cheddar or your preferred soft cheese cubes can add varied flavors and textures.

→ How do I prevent the cheese from leaking during baking?

Pinching the dough firmly around the cheese cubes and sealing the edges helps keep the cheese inside while baking.

→ What alternatives are there for the red candy noses?

Mini cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, or red M&Ms can provide bright, festive red toppings with different flavor profiles.

→ Can these be prepared ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble them in advance and refrigerate before baking to save time for gatherings.